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HelpTest Code LDHF Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Body Fluid
Methodology
Photometric
Specimen Requirements
Minimum 1 mL of Body Fluid in a plain, red-top tube.
Transport refrigerated.
Collection Instructions:
Note: Indicate specimen source.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
Serous fluid/serum ratio
Exudates: >0.6
Transudates: <0.6
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83615
Performing Laboratory
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Performing Location
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory